Although Bush’s domestic spy program has now expired, many cases allow wiretapping without a warrant to go on for several months more:
- If the Law Expires (Washington Post)
Issues of free speech versus defamation of the Qur’an and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) lead to political saber rattling between Danish and Dutch governments on one hand and Iranians and Danish Muslims on the other:
- Iranians Urge Dutch to Ban Film (BBC News)
- Danish MPs Refuse Cartoon Apology (BBC News)
- Danish Muslims in Cartoon Protest (BBC News)
Without economic opportunities, young people channel their frustrations into more conservative religious practices:
- Dreams Stifled, Egypt’s Young Turn to Islamic Fervor (New York Times)
Pakistan stands on the brink of a new national election, but fears of violence and military interference loom over:
- As Sense of Crisis Deepens, Pakistanis Prepare to Vote (Washington Post)
80 people die in a successful assassination attempt on a local Afghan militia leader, making it the country’s deadliest suicide attack:
- Suicide Bomber Kills 80 in Afghanistan (Associated Press/Washington Post)
With tension at an all time high after commemorating the deaths of Rafik Hariri and Imad Mughniyah and still no president, Lebanon’s army pledges to intervene in any political fracas:
- Army Intervenes In Beirut Clashes (BBC News)
The normally authoritarian Council of Guardians strikes down attempt by Ahmedinejad to expand his executive power within the Iranian political system:
- Powerful Council Opposes Iran President (Associated Press/Wiredispatch)
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